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Hooke's law and stiffness

What is the difference between a tensile force and a compressive force?

A
  • Tensile forces stretch an object.
  • Compressive forces stretch an object.
B
  • Tensile forces bend an object.
  • Compressive forces twist an object.
C
  • Tensile forces squash an object.
  • Compressive forces stretch an object.
D
  • Tensile forces stretch an object.
  • Compressive forces squash an object.

Hooke's law and stiffness Flashcards

  1. AS Level
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Flashcards for Edexcel AS Level Physics Hooke's law and stiffness, covering the key terms and definitions you need to recall. 23 cards, matched to the Edexcel AS Level Physics (8PH0) specification.

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